24H SPA EWC Motos : Motorcycle endurance to return to Spa-Francorchamps on 4 and 5 June 2022
our Circuit was a motorcycle race and we are celebrating our centenary year since August 2021.” Jos Driessen, President of the FMB (Belgian Motorcycle Federation) "Organised since 1971 by the A.M.C. RAC JUNIOR LIEGE, and from 1973 taking place on the... Discovery Sports Events “The return of the 24H Spa EWC Motos is a significant step in the growth of the endurance world championship. Riders, teams and fans around the world are familiar with the famed Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Since our earliest
24H SPA EWC Motos : PHA Claude Michy appointed general coordinator of the 24H SPA EWC MOTOS
modification programme was instigated in tandem to ensure extremely high standards of safety are delivered. François Ribeiro, Head of Discovery Sports Events, said: “We introduced Claude Michy to Nathalie Maillet, the former Chief Executive Officer... in order to comply with the regulations of the FIM.” Melchior Wathelet, Chairman of the Board, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, said: “Claude Michy's experience is undoubtedly of great added value to the organisation of the 24H SPA EWC MOTOS. We are
CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa set for record-breaking edition
) also provided an opportunity to get to the heart of the story. With 43 days left before the parade to the city of Spa, advance tickets are being offered at a very attractive price. Here are the key takeaways! 1. A new record entry list A true..., America, and Australia. To complete this record grid, there are also competitors from the Intercontinental GT Challenge, and a handful of crews entered solely for the twice-around-the-clock race. Thanks to the return of Corvette, 10 manufacturers will
FIA Motorsport Games Preview: Cross Car
the action on Friday 28 October at 10:00 and 14:00 respectively before the first heats take place from 16:15. On Saturday, heats are from 9:40 and 11:00, with the all important semis and finals from 14:00 to decide the medals. DISCIPLINE INFORMATION: Junior and senior categories in off-road single-seater cars. Junior is for drivers who are 13 to 15 years old. CROSS CAR FORMAT: Free Practices: 2 laps + 4 laps + 4 laps Qualifying: 5 laps + 5 laps + 5 laps Race: 6 laps (semi final) + 7 laps (final
Belgian FIA WEC round presented to media at special press conference in Liège
Belgian press had the opportunity to meet and speak to the organisers, teams and and drivers competing in this year’s FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).Frédéric Lequien, FIA WEC CEO, presented the 2024 season, where 14 manufacturers are... a month to go before the event, the team at Spa-Francorchamps are working hard to provide the best possible welcome for the teams, the 37 cars entered in the WEC and more than 70,000 people expected to attend the race. Click HERE to purchase tickets for
More riders, more action, more show
a demanding track where mistakes are not an option. YART Yamaha, winner at Spa in 2024 and at this year’s 24H Motos, will be aiming for another victory. Kawasaki Webike Trickstar and ERC Endurance Ducati, both podium finishers at Le Mans, will also be... strategic battles, dramatic twists, and maximum intensity throughout the 8-hour race. 50 riders are taking part in the BeNeLux Trophypart of the Belgian Championship. The 8H of Spa Motos weekend will also host the 4th round of the BeNeLux Trophy, held
The Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps is maintained
, which is cancelled, out of respect for Anthoine’s talent and in his memory. This tragedy is a painful reminder that motorsports are and will always remain a dangerous discipline for which pilots take brave and enormous risks in the name of the passion
FIA Motorsport Games Preview: Rally2, Rally4 & Historic Rally
entry, track racing turned rally driver Matthieu Arzeno and Romain Roche boast the strongest experience on the local roads and are sure to be a favourite in the Skoda Fabia Evo. Spain’s Jose Maria López Planelles/ Borja Rozada (Hyundai i20) and Belgium’s representatives, Cédric de Cecco/ Jérôme Humblet (Citroën C3) are set to be among the front runners, while the UK enter a Proton Iriz R5 for Ollie Mellors and Ian Windress. Rally2 will also feature equally bold and determined showings from Brazil
Drifting in an Alfa Romeo - it's going to be explosive!
Of course, it's all about history, design and fine mechanical engineering... but it's also all about the big show ! And so, in a rather unlikely move, SpaItalia will bring together Alfa and... drift! A duo of Polish drivers, including Krystian Morawietz, are expected in the heart of the Ardennes on Sunday 15 June. And the public will doubtless not believe their eyes or their ears when one of the cars used is a modern-day Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTV - for Veloce ! A rather improbable machine
Spa Summer Classic 2019
Let's go for the 2019 edition of Spa Summer Classic! If the first competitors are already on the track this Thursday 'till 6pm, the serious things will start tomorrow. And after the qualifyings, it's time for a very beautiful week-end in Francorchamps. We are already impatient to meet you and, in this last newsletter, let's talk with our compatriots of the Belcar. From the Austin Mini Cooper S to the Chevrolet Corvette 4425cc ! It is the difference between the smallest and largest car in Belcar
THE BEST IN THE HISTORY OF MOTORSPORT (September 25th to 29th, 2019)
Ford GT40, Jaguar Type E, Ferrari 250 LM and Williams, Brabham and Arrows on the F1 side are among the incredible line-ups that will be on display at Spa Six Hours. And with drivers coming from all over Europe behind the wheel, we will come here to... whole weekend is fixed at 35 euros in advance on the site, while the daily packages will start already at 20 euros. Finally, children under 12 years of age will be admitted free of charge. Several unique packages are also available to experience the race
Report du Bug Show en 2021
premature, but we need to act now, not knowing how the evolution of Covid-19 will progress in Europe. We hope you are all safe, as are your loved ones. In this difficult situation, we can only advise you to stay at home. See you in 2021 for a 28th edition at
De 4 Uren van Spa-Francorchamps schuiven vooruit naar zondag 9 augustus
of the ACO: “In the context of what we are all going through now, the reprogramming of the ELMS 2020 season calendar required certain adjustments in concert with our different partners, competitors and host circuits. “The priority is to ensure the good performance of our championships by limiting as far as possible the effects of this crisis for all. “Furthermore, the start of the 2020 24 Hours of Le Mans will be at 14h30 (local time) on 19th September.” If further revisions are made to this
Fan favourites return to the calendar for first season of World RX’s electric era
Nürburgring, Hell and Montalegre. Arne Dirks, Executive Director, Rallycross Promoter GmbH, said: “We are delighted to present the provisional 2022 calendar for the FIA World Rallycross Championship, FIA RX2e Championship and FIA European Rallycross Championships. A lot of hard work has gone into putting together what we believe is a schedule that blends the very best of this sport, from much-loved traditional rallycross tracks to iconic, world-renowned motorsport venues – and we are sure
Formula 1 announces multi-year extension with the Belgian Grand Prix
Belgium. The extension of this relationship over several years will also allow the circuit teams to plan for the future, which is hugely positive.” Melchior Wathelet, President of Spa Grand Prix, and Vanessa Maes, CEO of Spa Grand Prix, said: “We are both... to the support of the Walloon Government but also the fans of what we believe is the most beautiful circuit in the world. Together we are strengthening our commitment to the development of our wonderful region.” © Formula 1 (https://www.formula1.com/)
MONGRIP unveils new Curbstone Collection – Raidillon Limited Edition dedicated to the iconic corner of the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Schumacher, two legends of the sport. MONGRIP is set to launch the Curbstone Collection – Raidillon Limited Edition on Tuesday 22nd July, with each piece available for 650 euros+VAT. Sales are set to start at 9.00am on Friday 25th July – a date that... for racing well and truly alive. Years of experience make MONGRIP one of the top brands in its field; not only that, the core values of MONGRIP are always reflected in its products – excellence, authenticity, and exclusiveness.Media & Marketing
Mission H24 - Hydrogen is promising
There are no consumption or performance targets for Mission H24’s demonstration at Spa. The car on the track is a prototype (LMP3) that is still at the experimental phase. The development work has yet to begin. So seeing the car complete its first few miles last January, and watching it set the pace as the leading car and clocking up top speeds of 300 kph is more than just promising. Yannick Dalmas, driver of the leading car: “it’s a privilege to be part of such an event, to take the wheel of
Portimão and Spa WEC rounds to be held behind closed doors
Lequien commented: “Given the ongoing constraints of COVID-19 and following local advice in both Portugal and in Belgium, we have decided to hold our first two races of the season behind closed doors. Unfortunately, there are too many concerns that
14 manufacturers and record number of Hypercars headline 2024 FIA WEC entry list
includes circuits on the calendar for the first time. The stakes are high in Hypercar and in LMGT3 alike. See you in February for the Prologue on the magnificent Lusail International Circuit.” Richard Mille, FIA Endurance Commission President, said... manufacturers truly reflects the golden era of endurance racing that we are experiencing right now. The battles on track next season are going to be extraordinary and what’s even more exciting is that we are expanding our calendar to eight races so that
INTERNATIONAL GT OPEN - 24-25-26 MEI
Faithful to its annual rendez-vous with Spa-Francorchamps, the International GT Open will be back to the Ardennes on the weekend of 25-26 May. One of the top GT series in Europe, the GT Open offers the highest performance level of GT3 racing and the best pro-am racing platform in the continent. This year, over 30 contenders including top drivers and teams are in action, with all the great GT brands (Aston Martin, Audi, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes, Porsche, etc) represented